Zahan Kapoor
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| Born | 11 March 1992 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Zahan Prithviraj Kapoor (Hindi pronounced [zəˈɦəːɳ kəˈpuːɾ], born 11 March 1992) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi films and theater plays.[1] A member of the Kapoor family, he is son of actor Kunal Kapoor and Sheena Sippy.
Kapoor made his debut in Bollywood with the film Faraaz in 2022. The film was screened at BFI London Film Festival.[2]
Early life and background
[edit]Kapoor was born on 11 March 1992, in Mumbai, to the actor Kunal Kapoor and Sheena Sippy. He has a sister named Shaira Laura Kapoor, who works as a set designer. His paternal grandfather was the actor and film producer Shashi Kapoor, and his grandmother was English actress Jennifer Kendal. His great-grandfather on his paternal side are actors Prithviraj Kapoor and Geoffrey Kendal.[3] His maternal grandfather is film director, actor, and producer Ramesh Sippy.
Kapoor has a diverse family circle as well. His uncles are Karan Kapoor and Rohan Sippy and his aunt is former actress Sanjana Kapoor. Among his first cousins are Aliya Kapoor, Zach Kapoor, and Hamir Thapar. Bollywood actors Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor,[4] Ranbir Kapoor, Armaan Jain & Aadar Jain are his second cousins.[5] His paternal grand-uncles were the actors Shammi Kapoor and Raj Kapoor whereas actors Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor are his father's paternal cousins.[6] Former actress Felicity Kendal is his grand-aunt.
Growing up in the Kapoor family, Zahan spent much of his time at Prithvi Theatre.[7][8]
Career
[edit]Kapoor's career started at the Prithvi Theatre, following in the footsteps of his grandfather Shashi Kapoor. He began his career by assisting theatre director Sunil Shanbag in a workshop for children.[8] He even hosted performances for newcomers. In 2019, he made his theatre debut in Makarand Deshpande's play "Pitaji Please" at Prithvi Theatre.[9] Zahan, alongside his sister Shaira, has been integral to the annual Prithvi Festival since 2012.[10] During that period, he also took part in a podcast titled IVM Podcasts, where he shared the spotlight with his father, Kunal Kapoor.[11] This endeavor took place before he debuted in Bollywood film industry with the film "Faraaz", directed by Hansal Mehta, in 2022. The film depicts the tragedy of the July 2016 Dhaka attack.[12] Zahan also did a photo shoot for Elle Magazine with fashion designer Masaba Gupta.[13]
After his film debut, Zahan returned to theatre in June 2023 with the play "Siachen",[14][15] written by Aditya Rawal and directed by Makarand Deshpande, portraying the survival story of Indian soldiers stuck on the Siachen Glacier.[16] He's also set to appear in the Amazon Prime Video web series "Janta Band", directed by Akshat Verma.[17]
Personal life
[edit]Kapoor, is a polo player, he secured victory in the ARC Challenge Cup as a part of his team, Benaz Corp in 2018.[18][19]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Ref(s) |
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| 2022 | Faraaz | Faraaz Hossain | [20] |
Web series
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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| TBA | Janta Band | TBA | In-production (As of 31 January 2024[update]) | [21] |
Theater
[edit]| Year | Theater | Role | Ref(s) |
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| 2019 | Pitaji Please | Cast | [22] |
| 2023 | Siachen | Lead | [23] |
See also
[edit]Reference
[edit]- ^ "Bollywood: Kapoor family's new kid Zahan all set to debut in thriller 'Faraaz'". gulfnews.com. August 5, 2021.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (October 12, 2022). "Zahan Kapoor on Debuting With Hansal Mehta, Anubhav Sinha's BFI London Film Festival Title 'Faraaz' (EXCLUSIVE)".
- ^ "Remembering Prithviraj Kapoor: 10 facts you must know about the Father of Bollywood". India Today.
- ^ "Meet Kareena Kapoor's cousin Zahan Kapoor who is set to make his debut in Hansal Mehta's 'Faraaz'". DNA India.
- ^ "Armaan Jain". filmibeat.
- ^ "Take A Look At All The Members Of The First Family Of Indian Cinema". HerZindagi English. February 10, 2021.
- ^ "Who Is Zahan Kapoor? Late Shashi Kapoor Grandson To Make Bollywood Debut!". July 6, 2021.
- ^ a b "Zahan Kapoor: "I want to be here for a long time!" – CineBlitz".
- ^ "PITAJI PLEASE Hindi Play/Drama - www.MumbaiTheatreGuide.com". www.mumbaitheatreguide.com.
- ^ Ghosh, Ananya (March 13, 2023). "An Interview With Zahaan Kapoor". Man's World India.
- ^ "Cyrus Says: Ep. 583: feat. Kunal & Zahan Kapoor on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts.
- ^ "Faraaz actor Zahan Kapoor wants to carry on the legacy of his grandfather Shashi Kapoor". www.telegraphindia.com.
- ^ "Shashi Kapoor's grandson poses with Masaba Gupta on magazine cover, cousin Kareena Kapoor cheers for him". Hindustan Times. August 12, 2022.
- ^ Kusnur, Narendra (June 28, 2023). "Siachen, a new play, is a heartwarming tale of hope and survival". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Cold Truth: 'Siachen' Brings The World's Highest Battlefield And Many Questions To Mumbai's Prithvi Theatre".
- ^ "A survival drama, set in Siachen, comes to Prithvi Theatre". Mintlounge. June 15, 2023.
- ^ "Exclusive: Shilpa Shukla in Amazon Prime Video's Janta Band". IWMBuzz. April 19, 2023.
- ^ THAKKER, NAMRATA. "Just who is Zahan Kapoor?". Rediff.
- ^ "Who is Zahan?" – via PressReader.
- ^ "Meet Zahan – Shashi Kapoor's Grandson Debuts In New Film Faraaz". NDTV.com.
- ^ "Exclusive: Sanjana Dipu bags Zahan Kapoor and Shalini Pandey starrer Amazon Prime Video's Janta Band". IWMBuzz. April 11, 2023.
- ^ "Meet Zahan Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor's grandson, who is all set to debut in Hansal Mehta's film". July 6, 2021.
- ^ "Theatre review: Siachen". The Times of India. June 22, 2023.
